The purpose of this summer internship project is to explore the potential to develop hauora and pūtaiao solutions for Te Toki Voyaging trust in their kaupapa of kaitiakitanga and mauri ora of the marine environment through traditional navigation and sailing.

The project involves wānanga with Te Toki Voyaging Trust, sailing and supporting ngā kaupapa waka.

The student intern will also examine literature, work alongside key members associated with the Te Toki Voyaging Trust, and the Te Koronga: Indigenous Science Research Theme.

The student will also have the opportunity to attend wānanga in Dunedin and throughout New Zealand, as these arise over the summer break.

Intern - Rangiiria Barclay-Kerr Waikato-Tainui, Ngaati Puukenga University of Otago Supervisors - Drs Anne-Marie Jackson and Hauiti Hakopa University of Otago, Te Koronga